Marco Asensio played a key role in Aston Villa’s 3-0 victory over Club Brugge on Wednesday, securing their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain.
Coming off the bench, Asensio scored twice in the second half at Villa Park, bringing his tally to seven goals since joining Villa on loan from PSG in January. His goals, along with Ian Maatsen’s strike, sealed a dominant 6-1 aggregate win for Unai Emery’s side.
Brugge’s Kyriani Sabbe was sent off early in the game for fouling Marcus Rashford, giving Villa the upper hand. Prince William, a devoted Villa fan, watched from the stands as the club reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 42 years.
Next, Villa faces PSG, a matchup that will be significant for both Asensio and Emery, who previously coached the French club. Their remarkable European journey continues.
